Land Rover Defender: Front Row Seat Recliner Motor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Remove the lumbar assembly.
2. Remove the front row seat cushion cover.
3.
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the side trim panel bracket.
4.
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- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the 5 wiring harness clips.
5.
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- Remove the 3 screws.
- Remove the front seat backrest blower motor.
6.
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Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
7.
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Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
8.
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- Lift the cover to get access to the screw.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) docking station.
9.
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- Use a suitable tool to release the 4 clips.
- Remove the 2 head restraint support brackets.
10.
NOTE:
Repeat the step for the other side.
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- Release the 4 clips.
- Remove the lumbar support.
11.
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- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
- Remove the front row seat recliner motor.
INSTALLATION
1.
2.
NOTE:
Repeat the step for the other side.
- Install the lumbar support.
- Secure the 4 clips.
3. Install the 2 head restraint support brackets.
4.
- Install the RSE docking station.
- Install and tighten the screw.
5. Install the 2 wiring harness clips.
6. Install the 4 wiring harness clips.
7.
- Install the front row seat backrest blower motor.
- Install and tighten the 3 screws.
8.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Install the 5 wiring harness clips.
9.
- Install the side trim panel bracket.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
10. Install the front row driver seat cushion cover.
11. Install the lumbar assembly.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment, the Restraints Control Module (RCM)
backup power supply must be
depleted. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting the
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
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COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 6 - WINDSHIELD
NOTES:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
The windshield is serviceable as whole assembly only.
Bracket
SEE MORE:
An ISO metric bolt or screw made of steel and larger than 6 mm in diameter
can be identified by either of the symbols
ISO M or M embossed or indented on top of the bolt head.
In addition to marks identifying the manufacturer, the top of the bolt head is
also marked with symbols indicating the
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
on the vehicle specification, but the
essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components
removed to provide extra clarity.
This
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